il Bracco - Post Oak

4.7

46 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Charming

il Bracco is an upscale Italian restaurant in the heart of Uptown, Houston, located in Post Oak Plaza. Our menu features handmade pastas, fresh salads, hand-cut steaks & seafood, and an extensive yet approachable wine list.

Breads, pasta and dessert are made from scratch, in house daily.

Our dining room is made of intimate booths with a full service bar and cocktail lounge, as well as a quiet patio with an outdoor fire place.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(713) 532-9950
Website
http://www.ilbraccorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1705-A Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056
Neighborhood
Galleria / Uptown
Cross street
Post Oak and San Felipe
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

SICILIAN CRUDO$22.00
raw Big Eye tuna, Orka King salmon, jumbo scallops, capers, onions
STEAK TARTARE$21.00
USDA Prime filet, olives, capers, Dijon, Reggiano, toast points
CRISPY ARTICHOKES$19.00
fresh baby artichokes, olive aioli (limited availability)
HOUSEMADE FOCACCIA$12.00
with whipped ricotta, roasted garlic and thyme
MEATBALLS$22.00
beef, lamb and pork, tomato gravy, Reggiano, housemade focaccia
Kale Salad$10.00
almonds, ricotta salata, citrus vin

Salads

WHOLE LEAF CAESAR$14.00
old world dressing, bread crumbs (jumbo shrimp +10)
- Jumbo Shrimp$10.00
BURRATA SALAD$21.00
fresh burrata cheese with dressed market produce
TUSCAN GRAINS$24.00
jumbo shrimp, farro, cucumbers, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, corn and green goddess
THE PLAZA$23.00
roasted chicken, golden beets, pancetta, marcona almonds, goat cheese, honey vin
CHOPPED SALAD$19.00
salami, aged provolone, Castelvetrano olives, piquillo peppers, pepperoncini vin

Sandwiches

CHEESEBURGER$18.00
house ground chuck, aged provolone, Calabrian chiles, arugula, fennel and red onions
FRIED CHICKEN$17.00
provolone, sundried tomato aioli, pickled onions, dressed arugula and fennel
THE COMBO$19.00
thinly sliced Italian charcuterie, fresh mozzarella, LTO, cherry pepper spread, oil and vin
ITALIAN DIP$23.00
shaved tri-tip, melted provolone, sautéed broccolini, giardiniera spread, served with au jus

Handmade Pastas

SPINACH TORTELLONI$24.00
ricotta, tomato gravy, basil, pine nuts
CACIO E PEPE$23.00
bucatini, black pepper and Pecorino
SPICY GEMELLI$24.00
gemelli, spicy vodka sauce, basil and Reggiano
AL LIMONE$26.00
linguine, shrimp, lemon, chives and breadcrumbs
MARSALA TRUMPETS$25.00
trompetti, seasonal mushrooms, garlic and Marsala
BOLOGNESE$28.00
mafaladine, house-made beef, lamb and pork ragu and Reggiano

Entrees

EGGPLANT PARM$24.00
crispy eggplant, fresh mozzarella and our house tomato gravy
MEDITERRANEAN SEA BASS$34.00
pan roasted, with mint gremolata, paired with broccolini
PESTO CRUSTED SALMON$35.00
sourced from Patagonia, filleted in house daily, served with our seasonal vegetable
CHICKEN PICCATA$28.00
lemony chicken, capers and paired with a kale salad
ROASTED CHICKEN$27.00
served over white beans with sausage and sage
NY STRIP STEAK$57.00
boiled USDA Prime, topped with salsa verde, service with heirloom carrots
CENTER CUT FILET$59.00
hand-cut USDA Prime, broiled, paired with a caesar salad

Sides

BROCCOLINI$9.00
marcona almonds and Reggiano
ORZO SALAD$9.00
roasted squash, sweet peppers, pine nuts and French feta
SAUTEED MUSHROOMS$9.00
with garlic and thyme
WHITE BEANS$9.00
Italian sausage and sage
HEIRLOOM CARROTS$9.00
whipped ricotta, pistachios
SEASONAL VEGETABLE$9.00
rotating selections

What 46 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Il Bracco - Post Oak offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "incredible homemade pastas" and "the best meatballs." Known for its "classy ambience" and "friendly staff," the restaurant is perfect for "date nights" or "business meetings." Enjoy "delicious cocktails" on their "beautiful patio," and don't miss the standout Chicken Piccata and tiramisu.

46 Reviews

M
Maryanne
Anchorage
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are from out of town, and this was our first time dining here. We were craving Italian food, and they certainly did not disappoint! The service was amazing, and the food was mind-blowing! We had the meatball appetizer, spinach tortellini, marsala trumpet, carrot ricotta side dish, and the tiramisu for dessert. Our waiter, Anson, and the rest of the crew made us feel like regulars. We will definitely return when we come back to visit!
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Jordan
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for my fiancé’s birthday, the service was top tier. The entire staff was warm, welcoming and attentive. We will absolutely be back.
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Kirby
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and phenomenal service from Michelle, Sam, and the entire staff! We celebrated my mom’s 63rd birthday and she was over the moon! Food was delicious! Will be back again & again!
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Troy
Dallas
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding! The food and service were off the chart.
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Laura
Houston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When you first walk in, the smile on the hostesses face was genuine. She acted like we were her favorite customers. This started the night out beautifully. Our waiter was attentive, but let us visit with each. He was great! Again- a genuine smile and seemed happy to have us there. I ordered the chicken piccata. It was excellent!
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Hank
Houston
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, fast service and kept our iced tea full
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MAGGIE
Nashville
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
UNREAL FOOD AND SERVICE!!! 100/10! The food was some of the best Italian I’ve had EVER. Skyler and Kyle were amazing and so hospitable!
il Bracco - Post OakResponded 6 days ago
Maggie, Thank you so much for your kind review. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience. We will be sure to pass along your compliments to Kyle and Skyler. We hope to see you again soon!
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Kyle
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an amazing lunch! The staff was attentive, never had to ask for my water to be filled, and the featured Cioppino was phenomenal!! This had become my go to spot for lunch and dinner.
il Bracco - Post OakResponded 6 days ago
Kyle, Thank you so much for the kind review. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Joan R
Houston
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and ambiance were outstanding! Will definitely return and recommend to my friends.
il Bracco - Post OakResponded on November 11, 2024
Joan, Thank you for your kind review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Justin
Phoenix
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was mediocre at best. Mixed cocktail was subpar for the cost. Restaurant ambience and service were good. I probably would not go back
il Bracco - Post OakResponded on November 11, 2024
Justin, If you'd like to call the restaurant at ‭(713) 532-9950‬, our GM, Kyle, would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you about your experience.
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il Bracco - Post Oak offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 532-9950.

il Bracco - Post Oak is rated 4.7 stars by 46 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1705-A Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056

Additional information

Cross street
Post Oak and San Felipe
Neighborhood
Galleria / Uptown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ilbraccorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(713) 532-9950

il Bracco - Post Oak

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Starters

SICILIAN CRUDO$22.00

STEAK TARTARE$21.00

CRISPY ARTICHOKES$19.00

HOUSEMADE FOCACCIA$12.00

MEATBALLS$22.00

Kale Salad$10.00

Salads

WHOLE LEAF CAESAR$14.00

BURRATA SALAD$21.00

TUSCAN GRAINS$24.00

THE PLAZA$23.00

CHOPPED SALAD$19.00

Sandwiches

CHEESEBURGER$18.00

FRIED CHICKEN$17.00

THE COMBO$19.00

ITALIAN DIP$23.00

Handmade Pastas

SPINACH TORTELLONI$24.00

CACIO E PEPE$23.00

SPICY GEMELLI$24.00

AL LIMONE$26.00

MARSALA TRUMPETS$25.00

BOLOGNESE$28.00

Entrees

EGGPLANT PARM$24.00

MEDITERRANEAN SEA BASS$34.00

PESTO CRUSTED SALMON$35.00

CHICKEN PICCATA$28.00

ROASTED CHICKEN$27.00

NY STRIP STEAK$57.00

CENTER CUT FILET$59.00

Sides

BROCCOLINI$9.00

ORZO SALAD$9.00

SAUTEED MUSHROOMS$9.00

WHITE BEANS$9.00

HEIRLOOM CARROTS$9.00

SEASONAL VEGETABLE$9.00

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